Service Opportunities

We encourage all parishioners to step out of their comfort zone and become engaged in program opportunities at St. Margaret's, whether it is performing, learning, giving, and/or sharing. If it doesn’t work out, try something else. This is your chance to grow in Christ and transform your life and the lives of others.

The Light House is both a facility and a program. Physically located in a new 24,000 square foot facility in Annapolis, Maryland, the organization provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals and families who are homeless as well as permanent supportive housing for women. Life-changing programs are offered through a case management centered model that includes, counseling and referral services, basic life skills, and wellness and job training programs that help clients reclaim hope and independence in their lives.

Volunteer needs are:* Help other parishioners prepare and serve evening meals at the shelter on the fourth Sunday evening of every month.Contact: Bill Saur, wgsaur@gmail.com* Donate food items for the monthly dinner or during St. Margaret’s designated food drives for the Light House.Contact: Jan Little, jblmd123@yahoo.com* Volunteer a shift to staff the organization’s annual Pumpkin Patch in October, a fundraiser that takes place at St. Martin’s Lutheran in Annapolis.* Attend any of the numerous fundraisers to support the organization throughout the year that will be publicized in the Sunday bulletin.* Volunteer at the shelterContact: Jenny Dell'oro at 443-569-4211

The St. Margaret's Grants Committee researches and decides on which organizations and nonprofits who have submitted requests will receive grants from the church's endowment each year. Committee work begins in January, with regular weekly meetings January thru the first of April. Grant Liaison are assigned one specific requesting organization to communicate with, visit if possible, and evaluate for the Grant Committee's final review.

Volunteers are needed for both Grant Liaisons and Grant Committee members. Training and guidance are provided.

For nearly two decades, St. Margaret's has provided a week-long summer camp experience to the children of the Allen Apartments in the Parole area of Annapolis. The half-day camp for the mostly Hispanic children of the low-income housing in and around the apartment complex provides education, entertainment and inspiration for the campers and establishes an ongoing relationship with this growing segment of our population.

My Brother’s Pantry, located in Arnold on College Parkway, provides well-balanced, non-perishable food every month to those on the Broadneck Peninsula who need a little extra help making ends meet. Volunteers from area congregations collect donations, shelve food, and pack and distribute food boxes. Local churches take turns for one or two months each year managing all bagging and delivering food for approximately 150 local families. Volunteers are needed to collect, pack, and distribute the food items one month per year.

St. Margaret's parishioners team up with Arundel House of Hope and offer support, transport, shelter, care and meals for local homeless men and women during a week of the winter season. A subgroup of parishioners are also expanding the efforts (see this page).

Project H.O.P.E. provides services to people without sufficient resources for basic needs in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City and the Appalachian region. The organization has a warehouse in northern Anne Arundel County that collects clothes, toiletries, and furniture. Volunteers are needed to make donations during various times throughout the year, as well as transport donations to the Glen Burnie warehouse.

Each Thanksgiving and Christmas week, St. Margaret’s Church will receive a list of local families in need from the county department of social services. The Missions Commission will purchase turkeys or hams for the meals and parishioners gather and donate the non-perishable ingredients for the rest of the meal. Volunteers are needed to both purchase donations and deliver the meals to assigned families.

Transforming our lives in Christ through worship, formation, and giving.​

"As a long time member, I believe this Episcopal Church gets better with age. Great programs for all ages and inspiring sermons from gifted clergy. Everyone is welcomed to attend regardless of your religious background. Come and see for yourself. You won't regret it."--George Curran